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http://hoopheadsnorth.com/ - Hoop Heads North is a collection of basketball opinions, rumours, news, ramblings and rants with a Canadian flavor. We love the NBA, we love Canada, we love the Toronto Raptors, we love Steve Nash, we love Rick Fox, we love Bill Wennington, we love 

THIS JUST IN: VC Doesn`t Suck
THIS JUST IN: VC Doesn`t Suck
hoopheadsnorth.com — On a day when the Toronto Raptors were considering honoring Vince Carter for their 15 year anniversary, the man formerly known as Air Canada politely declined a formal ceremony and decided to honor himself with a W. In his return to the ACC, this time with the Magic, Carter stayed agressive ... (more) THIS JUST IN: VC Doesn`t Suck
Hot Raps Beat The Heat
Hot Raps Beat The Heat
hoopheadsnorth.com — Wow, what an electric atmosphere it was at the ACC Friday night. Hoop Heads North was at the game and we were treated to a memorable one. We got a blowout, a close game and clutch play by the home team down the stretch. The Raps came out hot and agressive, opening up a 20 point lead including ... (more) Hot Raps Beat The Heat
HoopHeadsNorth.com & HipHoopJunkies.com featured on RaptorsNBATV's 'Raptorspace' (November 19, 2009)
HoopHeadsNorth.com & HipHoopJunkies.com featured on RaptorsNBATV's 'Raptorspace' (November 19, 2009)
hoopheadsnorth.com — This week, we here at HoopHeadsNorth.com and HipHoopJunkies.com were fortunate enough to be featured on the television program 'Raptorspace' on RaptorsNBATV . The show focuses on the Toronto Raptors; player, coach, and media personality interviews, as well as thoughts and comments from Raptors ... (more) HoopHeadsNorth.com & HipHoopJunkies.com featured on ...
Video Blog 2: HoopHeadsNorth.com & HipHoopJunkies.com (November 15, 2009)
Video Blog 2: HoopHeadsNorth.com & HipHoopJunkies.com (November 15, 2009)
hoopheadsnorth.com — HoopHeadsNorth.com & HipHoopJunkies.com discuss their favourite Toronto Raptors players of all-time, most memorable franchise moments, and the upcoming homestand at the Air Canada Centre. [youtube]mlgecGWPYcM[/youtube] Big ups to Jeorge Sadi for directing and doing the camera work and ... (more) Video Blog 2: HoopHeadsNorth.com & HipHoopJunkies.com ...
A trend? Win 2, Lose 2...Raptors searching for consistency
A trend? Win 2, Lose 2...Raptors searching for consistency
hoopheadsnorth.com — The Raptors have now fallen to one game below .500 on the season (5-6) with a 130-112 road loss to the Denver Nuggets. The game was tied 64-64 at halftime, but the Raptors came out of the locker room and continued to display a lackluster effort on defense and were outscored 66-48 the rest of ... (more) A trend? Win 2, Lose 2...Raptors searching for consistency
Video Blog: HoopHeadsNorth.com & HipHoopJunkies.com discussing the Toronto Raptors, their upcoming road trip, and Vince Carter
Video Blog: HoopHeadsNorth.com & HipHoopJunkies.com discussing the Toronto Raptors, their ...
hoopheadsnorth.com — HoopHeadsNorth.com and HipHoopJunkies.com recently combined for a video blog discussing the Toronto Raptors, their upcoming road trip, and Vince Carter: [youtube]bDH9R1D3Z54[/youtube] Big shouts to the homie U-E Sampang for the post-production & editing of our first ever foray into the ... (more) Video Blog: HoopHeadsNorth.com & HipHoopJunkies.com ...
The Raptors will transform into Huskies six times this season
The Raptors will transform into Huskies six times this season
hoopheadsnorth.com — As part of the Toronto Raptors 15th Anniversary celebrations , the Raptors will officially join the list of teams that will feature an NBA Hardwood Classics jersey, more commonly known as a 'throwback jersey', this season. The Raptors will honour Toronto's basketball history by donning the ... (more) The Raptors will transform into Huskies six times this ...
A Spoonful Of Defense Makes Chicago Go Down
A Spoonful Of Defense Makes Chicago Go Down
hoopheadsnorth.com — ...Makes Chicago go down, makes Chicago go down... [youtube]djQdI1t9_Ag[/youtube] "In every job that must be done there is an element of fun. You find the fun aaaand SNAP! The job's a game!" The job of defense leads to the fun of wins... AND fast breaks! [youtube]GZe6Po3jRaM[/youtube]  ... (more) A Spoonful Of Defense Makes Chicago Go Down
Road woeful Raptors look for a reprieve at home against the Bulls
Road woeful Raptors look for a reprieve at home against the Bulls
hoopheadsnorth.com — After two consecutive road losses where the Raptors gave up 129+ points to two of the three Texas teams, Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs, the Raptors will look to get back to .500 on the season with a match up against the Chicago Bulls at the Air Canada Centre on Remembrance Day night.  ... (more) Road woeful Raptors look for a reprieve at home against ...
Sniff Sniff... What's That Smell? Oh No... The Craptors...
Sniff Sniff... What's That Smell? Oh No... The Craptors...
hoopheadsnorth.com — Soooo... In an 82-game season, a fan must know that their team's going to put up a stinker every now and then. Raptors, you're off the hook for this one, this is your mulligan . The Raptors were replaced on the floor tonight by their energy-lacking alter egos otherwise known as the Craptors . ... (more) Sniff Sniff... What's That Smell? Oh No... The Craptors...
Raptors Make It Look Easy In The Big Easy
hoopheadsnorth.com — For a second, I thought I was watching a 2008-09 Orlando Magic game. My brain fart ended when I clued in that Hedo was wearing Raptor's red and Dwight Howard looked slimmer and with dreads because he was Chris Bosh. Toronto played a solid 48-minute game and used a lights out 3rd quarter to ... (more) Raptors Make It Look Easy In The Big Easy
The Rap's Killer B's Come Together For Another W
The Rap's Killer B's Come Together For Another W
hoopheadsnorth.com — Game 1 of the season: Bosh, Bargnani and the bench came up big for the W. Game 4 of the season, after 2 straight losses, the B's did it again. This time around, Bargnani came up with his first double double of the season with 22 and 12. Bosh chipped in with 25 and 8, and the bench keyed a ... (more) The Rap's Killer B's Come Together For Another W
Magic white hot from 3, down Raptors
hoopheadsnorth.com — The always highly anticipated return of Vince Carter ( this time in another new uniform ) was put on hold this Sunday afternoon as he sprained his ankle the night before in a match up against his former team, the New Jersey Nets. With Vince unable to roll, and Rashard Lewis suspended for the ... (more) Magic white hot from 3, down Raptors
Nasty Nash in MVP form - drops 20 dimes on the Warriors
Nasty Nash in MVP form - drops 20 dimes on the Warriors
hoopheadsnorth.com — Steve Nash was doing what he does best tonight - setting up his teammates. He recorded TWENTY assists tonight as his Phoenix Suns put on an absolute clinic, routing the Golden State Warriors 123-101. According to NBA.com this was the 6th time in Steve Nash's NBA career that he has recorded 20 ... (more) Nasty Nash in MVP form - drops 20 dimes on the Warriors
Bosh has monster night in Memphis, but Grizzlies claw to the win
Bosh has monster night in Memphis, but Grizzlies claw to the win
hoopheadsnorth.com — Chris Bosh came up huge tonight with a stat line of 37 points, 12 boards, 4 dimes, 1 steal, and 2 blocks, but it wasn't enough to get past the Memphis Grizzlies in the Raptors first road game of the season. The Raptors were up 1 point going into the final frame with the score at 77-76, but they ... (more) Bosh has monster night in Memphis, but Grizzlies claw to ...
Hedo Turkoglu discusses the Raptors' impressive season & home opening win
Hedo Turkoglu discusses the Raptors' impressive season & home opening win
hoopheadsnorth.com — What a way to start off the 15th Anniversary season: high defensive intensity and an offense that was firing on all cylinders last night! For key points from the game check out fellow HHN blogger U-E Sampang's thoughts on the impressive Raptors 101-91 win over the new look, and still ... (more) Hedo Turkoglu discusses the Raptors' impressive season & ...
Raps, Fans Fired Up For Season 15
Raps, Fans Fired Up For Season 15
hoopheadsnorth.com — The night started with an orchestra playing to hip hop beats and a great intro video montage leading up to lineups. Then the Raptors jumped on the Cavs, going up by as many as 21 points in the first half and holding on for a 101-91 win. The Raptors were led early by an agressive Andrea ... (more) Raps, Fans Fired Up For Season 15
Outside the Purple Room: The Maturity Factor (with guest vlogger, Payal Doshi)
Outside the Purple Room: The Maturity Factor (with guest vlogger, Payal Doshi)
hoopheadsnorth.com — More from guest vlogger, Payal Doshi... The Maturity Factor! As a kid growing up everyone has some sort of insecurity whether it be not liking the way they look or having an hard time accepting troubled circumstances. My insecurity was attempting to break out of my shell and gain ... (more) Outside the Purple Room: The Maturity Factor (with guest ...